Coffee, Mountains, & Wine

It’s a natural state for human beings to look back on their lives and see how much has changed, and I think it’s a healthy aspect of our condition on self-improvement.

Looking back on life requires an evaluation of thought and memory. A retrieval of a scene from the catalog of our brain while trying to make sense of what already happened or how it affected us.

However, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of constant retention, which can be seen when people refuse to let go of the past or try to cling onto whatever it was they had. It’s the “glory days” of people’s lives and appreciating it is one thing, but worshipping it is altogether different.

To worship means that you’re giving it your all, which explains its sensitivity, especially when dealing with religion. Instead, we must learn to appreciate the past without feeling like we need it again. If we need the past, then we’re living in it. If we’re living in it, then we’re not living at all.

Living is like looking back. It’s a gift. We must appreciate it for what it is because we’ll one day lose the privilege to do so. Don’t forget to live. Don’t forget to look back. Whether it’s years, months, or a singular day. Just don’t make it your home.